Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Dogs

Some time ago I searched for some finds on Cats on Etsy especially for all the cat lovers. But I can't keep the dog lovers wait any longer for their dog finds. 😉

Seems like the dog was the first domesticated species. An archeological record of 14.700 years ago shows the first dog remains buried beside humans.

Over time, the dog has developed into hundreds of breeds with a great degree of variation.
According to the World Canine Organization there are 339 dog breeds at the moment. That is quite some number, don't you think so 😮

As you all know they are very social animals. They are very playful but can easily be trained. And off course they are very devoted and loyal to us. That is why they make such great pets.

For most people they are more than just pets. They are loyal companions who wag their tails to show us their emotions. And lick our hands and faces to show us their affection.

So especially for the dog lovers this time some Etsy finds on Dogs

Bones, bones, bones personalised dog tag - Paw charm pet ID tag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/252353992/botten-beenderen-botten?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

custom pet portrait, original watercolor painting

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/177997159/aangepaste-huisdier-portret-originele?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

I Love my Siberian Husky Mug personalised | Different colours available

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/538394479/ik-hou-van-mijn-siberische-husky-mok?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Personalized Dog Bowl, Jack Russell Ceramic Dog Bowl

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/255105523/hond-gepersonaliseerde-giften-voor-de?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Personalized Dog Blanket, Dog Gift, Dog Lovers

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/538549657/deken-van-gepersonaliseerde-hond-hond?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Leather dog collar, FREE ID TAG, Plain collar, Customised leather collar

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/474435694/leather-dog-collar-free-id-tag-plain?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Dog Raincoat + neck warmer - Dog Jacket - Custom Dog Coat 

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/204607879/hond-regenjas-halswarmer-dog-jas?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Sterling Silver dog earrings / dog jewellery / dog lover gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/531431833/sterling-zilveren-oorbellen-hond-hond?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Crazy Dog Lady Coffee Mug - dog mug - dog lover gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/235666133/gekke-hond-lady-koffiemok-hond-mok-hond?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Greyhound gift for wine lover gift Greyhound pillow cover

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/277574000/greyhound-gift-voor-de-wijnliefhebber?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Personalised Dog Bandana - Pink and White Polka Dot

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/230451762/gepersonaliseerd-hond-bandana-roze-en?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Oh wow seems its getting a bit late - can't even count anymore - I picked 11 today instead of 10 😜

Woef Woef ......... Or in human language that's all for today folks 

Hope you enjoyed reading .........Until next time .........Have a great day 

Renata (Seadbeady)

Confessions of a Seadbeadaholic part 6

So you might have thought that was the end of my story.....sorry to say but you are wrong. 😀

Actually my first real beadworks had a flaw in them, that I discovered only a few weeks later. In the beginning I used a kind of cheap nylon thread. But it didn't last cause after a while it disintegrated spontaneously. I found out the hard way when colleagues who had bought my jewelry came back to me.

So in my honesty I warned other colleagues about this flaw, cause already at that time I wanted my customers to be satisfied, and not be left with their broken pieces. After a while I even started getting their jewelry pieces they bought in stores in order to repair them. I wasn't that fond of it but no is a word that seems so hard to say sometimes.

I couldn't just leave it at that so I started looking for books on beading to make sure I would get it right next time. So I came across this book of the Bead & Button magazine.

And I confess I fell in love with it. Such a great book for beaders. And all the techniques where in there. The most popular ones like brick stitch, herringbone stitch, peyote stitch, right angle weave and many more. And an explanation on materials to use for making beadwork. This was exactly what I needed.

This is one of the bracelets I got from this book that I still make, with an embroidered vine.

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/500820527/turquoise-vrouwen-armband-romantisch?ref=listings_manager_grid&langid_override=0

So halfway 2014 I reopened my Etsy Seadbeady shop. And I must say that it was not a complete disaster this time. I did sell about 1 or on a good month 2 pieces. But I was still happy with that. Cause it meant being able to buy some more supplies without having to feel guilty about it.

But enough for today ......... Hope you enjoyed reading .........Until next time ..........Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)


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Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Flower Photographs

Do you know the song If a picture paints a thousand words

Such a wonderful song and great lyrics. That's what I was thinking of when I was making this blog for you. Don't you just love flowers and pictures of flowers? Especially the close-ups like these I found on Etsy today.

Flowers are not only admired for their beauty but some varieties are very much loved for their amazing scents. Like roses, Jasmine, Violets, Lillies, and so much more beautiful scents. I bet everyone must have used some kind of flower perfume one time or another.

I even read the book series Flowers in the Attic by Virginia Andrews. I am not one who reads a lot, but I just couldn't keep away from this series. And I cried my eyes out, not literally off course.

But as you might have read I am much more in to beading lately and since recently blogging too. So here are those gorgeous flower pictures I have been rattling about. 😁

Flower Print - Pink Stocks Fine Art Photograph

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/234772675/bloem-print-roze-voorraden-fine-art-foto?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=photographs&ref=sr_gallery_46

Red Rose Print, Rose Photo, Rose Photograph Decor

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/206159529/rode-rose-print-rose-foto-rose-foto?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=photographs&ref=sr_gallery_36

Dandelion Photograph. Macro Photography. Close Up Dandelion

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/485671591/paardebloem-foto-macrofotografie-close?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Flower photograph, pink and gray, mauve, rain drops

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/56496446/bloem-foto-roze-en-grijs-mauve-regen?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_5

Pink Daisies Floral Photograph, Ethereal, Pastel, Pink

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/181536082/pink-floral-foto-madeliefjes-ethereal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_18

Vibrant Blue Flower Photograph, Fine Art Photography

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/511321804/levendige-blauwe-bloem-foto-fine-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_30

Pink Flower Photograph, Ranunculus Still Life, Floral Art Print

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/189261783/roze-bloem-foto-ranunculus-stilleven-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_37

Contemporary Spider Gerbera Flower photograph

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/41057881/verkoop-hedendaagse-spider-gerbera-bloem?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_14

Nature Photograph - Peony Photograph - Flower Photograph

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/66216830/natuur-foto-peony-photograph-bloem-foto?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_19

Photography card-Fine art photography-Nature photo-Zinnia card

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/200280146/fotografie-kaart-fine-art-fotografie?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_11

Hope you enjoyed those picks.........I know I did.........Until next time.........Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Seadbeady's Wedding Jewelry Shop

Ahah did you miss me - no - maybe just a little bit

Had my granddaughter over yesterday, she's 1.5 years old,  and I was so tired but fulfilled at the same time. She is so adorable and super energetic 😊

Actually I wanted to tell you about my new Etsy shop. I decided to take the wedding jewelry out of my Seadbeady shop and put it in a new shop SeadbeadyBridesJewel

So that the beautiful brides to be don't have to search through the huge pile of listings from my Seadbeady shop. Haven't got loads in it at the moment. Still in the moving process. So at the moment some are in my Seadbeady and some have moved to my new shop. It's a time consuming process cause I am updating them at the same time. I know it's my own fault 😅

Here are some items I already moved to the new Bridal shop:

White Bridal Jewelry for Her Statement Gemstone Bead Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/539825766/witte-bruids-juwelen-statement-edelsteen?ref=shop_home_active_3&langid_override=0

Summer Wedding Layered Bracelets, Beadwork Statement Jewelry

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/552527819/zomer-bruiloft-gelaagde-armbanden?ref=shop_home_active_5&langid_override=0

White Beadwork Jewelry, White Wife Gift, Layers Beads Jewelry for Her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/552192407/witte-kralenwerk-juwelen-wit-vrouw?ref=shop_home_active_9&langid_override=0

Elegant Jewelry Beige Necklace for Summer Wedding

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/552316405/elegante-juwelen-beige-ketting-voor?ref=shop_home_active_8&langid_override=0

Summer Wedding White Beadwork Jewelry, Seed Bead Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/538558516/zomer-bruiloft-witte-kralenwerk-juwelen?ref=shop_home_active_6&langid_override=0

At the moment I have 9 items in my shop - but no worries I will make it to more than 30 in a few days - so keep track of my new shop if you are a bride to be. I have a lot of unique one of a kind jewelry pieces that only you could be wearing on your wedding.

Hope you enjoyed .........Until next time.........Have a great weekend.........

Renata (Seadbeady)

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Belgium

Today I decided to make some promotion for my fellow country shops - All made in Belgium

The state Belgium was founded in 1830 after the Belgian Revolution, when it separated from the Netherlands. But Belgian history goes much further back. In the prehistoric time the land was populated by different Tribes, like for example the Nervli and the Eburones under Ambiorix reign.

Some facts about Belgium:

• Belgium has more than 800 kinds of beers.
• Per year Belgium produces 220,000 tonnes of chocolate.
• The first skyscraper to be built in Europe was built in Antwerp in 1928.
• Adolphe Sax invented The saxophone was invented in the early 1840's in Dinant.
• A few famous Belgian companies: Côte d'Or, Neuhaus, AB Inbev, Spa, Materne, Vandemoortele, Natan, Delvaux,...

And last but not least these Belgian Shops I picked for you. 

Black and White Handmade Lampwork Beads

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/546989945/witte-zwarte-kralen-handgemaakte?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_13

Asymmetric Tunic with Graphic Prints - 100% Cotton

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/238070009/asymmetrische-tuniek-met-grafische?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_43

Carved Candle with led light, decorative Candle

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/482678683/carved-kaars-carved-kaars-met-led?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_20

Panda charm, beaded panda, panda keyhanger

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/277403570/panda-charme-beaded-panda-panda?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_25

Skull and Flowers Poster - Yellow Roses

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/188798521/schedel-met-bloemen-poster-gele-rozen?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_39

Personalised, Custom Made Horseriding Fleece Sweater

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/467763794/gepersonaliseerde-paardensport-fleece?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_29

Trendy Leather Tote Shopper Bag - Eco Friendly and Handmade

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/232343184/trendy-lederen-shopper-eco-vriendelijk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_40

Wooden Greating Card - Break-Out Viking Boat 

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/175266418/houten-wenskaart-break-out-vikinger-boat?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_36

Blue Pattern All Stars, Diamond checkers sneakers, pastel All Stars

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/387335948/blauwe-selectievakje-patroon-converse?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_45

Cat Art Print, Sphynx the cat, geekery whimsey kitty

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/176453339/kat-art-print-tattoo-affiche-sphynx-de?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_23

And believe me there is still soooo much to find on Etsy. I could go on - not for hours - but for days showing you. But can't have you falling asleep on me now can I ?

So we'll call it a day........Hope you enjoyed reading.........Until next time

Renata (Seadbeady)

Confessions of a Seadbeadaholic part 5

Last time I told you about my Fimo episode. Haven't made any more beads lately, but that doesn't mean I will never make them again. Never say never, that's something my husband always says. Actually he says it in Dutch "zeg nooit nooit" .

In my surfing I also discovered the art of beading. Surfing on the internet off course, although I did surf ages ago. Well not that long but I was 22 when I attended a Windsurfing Camp. Nope I am no longer a spring chicken. Ok if you really wanna know I am 54. Eek yes stop reading all the rubbish of this stupid old lady haha.

So now for the ones that are still interested 😁
Here is one channel on youtube that blew my mind away:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Beading4perfectionis
Really you should go and check it out. And I also discovered a magazine that really inspired me
http://www.facetjewelry.com/magazine/bead-button
You might as well check that out at the same time 😎

At first I started with pretty cheap beads I found in the Veritas (Belgian shop) from Gütermann size 9

And I made of lot of pieces with them. Like this one that I made in 2013 😀

The necklace wasn't too bad but a terrible picture again. It's only since 2 years that I have been working hard on improving my pictures. Let me show you one that's in my Etsy shop now and a bit similar to this one.

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/486821866/kralentouw-juwelen-zus-kralenketting?ref=listings_manager_grid

You could say that there is a slight difference between those pictures. I know what shop to pick if I had to choose between these two pictures. Wouldn't you??

But at the time I didn't see it, don't ask me why? Maybe I was a little too subjective?
So I opened an Etsy shop, thinking my pieces would be good enough to sell.

Eh noooo, off course not. So after half a year of waiting for my first sale I decided to close my shop again.

And I am ending my blogpost too for today.......Until next time.......Hope you enjoyed reading

Renata (Seadbeady)

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Girls Dresses

Time for some more Etsy finds. Today it's all about Girl Dresses.

Aren't they super cute those little girl dresses. I have a sweet granddaughter of one and a half and I just love seeing her in a dress. And I am sure all you grandmothers are like me when you go shopping for clothes. You have to tell yourself noooo this time I am gonna buy something for myself. But I know those cute dresses are so irresistable.

Ah yes a bit of history first maybe. In the Ancient world both men and women wore a similar garment that resembled a dress and was in general called tunic.

From this tunic the dress developed into cassocks, worn by both female and male priests
.

And into Fustanella, worn by soldiers

An ancient Greek Tunic inspired an early twentieth gown designer to create the Delphos gown.

In the 19th century Dresses increased dramatically to the hoopskirt and crinoline supported styles.
Since the 1970's, no one dress type or lenght has dominated fashion for long. Short or ankle-lenght they all appeared side by side in the fashion magazines and catalogs.

Nowadays you can find a lot of girls dresses that are very much influenced by trends in adult wear.
But I have bored you enough with history - I know - you wanna see those cute little dresses I chose for you 😮😮

Girls Flamingo Party Dress Girls Dress Birthday Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/490605628/meisjes-flamingo-partij-jurk-meisjes?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_35

Ankara Girl's Dress sizes 1 month - 14 years, Matching Adult Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/240599017/ankara-girls-jurk-maten-1-maand-14-jaar?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_38

Girls Dress Vintage Retro Hippie Flower 70's 60's Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/532046853/meisjes-jurk-maat-3-4-jaar-vintage-retro?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_46

Crochet girl dress, handmade dress, girls clothes, child dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/290142961/haak-meisje-jurkje-handgemaakte-jurk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_37

Red baby dress, Baby girl dress. Baby girl dress special occasion dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/503388569/rode-baby-kleding-baby-meisje-jurkje?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_28

Flamingo dress - girls dress - party dress - flamingo clothing

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/541721733/flamingo-jurk-meisjes-jurk-partij-jurk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_23

Baby Clothes, Baby Girl Outfits, Baby Girl Dresses, Baby Girl Gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/516968288/meisje-van-de-baby-kleding-baby-girl?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_28

Girls Dress, Summer Dress, Art Deco Print, Retro, Kids Clothes

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/463358943/meisjes-jurk-zomerjurk-art-deco-print?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_25

Girl's Dress, Jungle Animal Print Dress, Child's Dress, Handmade Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/502912762/girls-jurk-jungle-dieren-print-jurk-kind?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_20

Amazing Bow Sequin Flower Girl Dress Tulle Party Tutu Birthday

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/524429808/amazing-bow-sequin-flower-girl-dress?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_4

You have to admit they are all super cute..........Hope you enjoyed reading.........Until next time 😀

Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)